Articles by Jeramy Johnson

It’s hard to believe, but Amazon Prime Day is here, which means tons of great Prime Day phone deals! This two-day savings event is one of the best times of the year to shop for all sorts of things, including Android smartphones. With phone prices seeming to increase all the time, having an opportunity to pick up a quality handset for less is a big deal.

Whether you’re in the market for a top-of-the-line flagship or something more affordable, Amazon Prime Day has you covered for Android deals and discounts. We’ve rounded up the best ones we’ve found so far. So, without further ado, here are the Android phone deals you can’t miss during Prime Day 2021.

Best Amazon Prime Day Android Phone Deals:

Flagship phones: Save up to $135
Budget options From $175
More info Pricing history, which to buy, and more

Android phones often see a lot of discounts during Amazon Prime Day, so if you need an upgrade, this is a perfect time to finally pull the trigger and buy. Here are a few of the …

PRIDE is for everyone because we’re all just people.

June is Pride Month, which is a time of year when individuals, groups, organizations, and companies large and small join in celebrating the wonderful diversity of identities, romantic and sexual preferences (or lack thereof), and gender expression that are an important part of our global human family.

I’m sure that you’ve seen Pride Month support manifests itself in a variety of ways, from an increase in rainbow-themed merchandise at stores to the colorful logos sported by all manner of businesses. Just take a look at your favorite company’s website or social media profiles right now, and the chances are that you’ll see a rainbowed version of their regular company logo for the next few weeks (the LinkedIn one, in particular, is really well-done in my opinion).

This “rainbow washing” has been going on during the entirety of June for quite a while now, but we have seen it expand more in recent years. In general, this spotlighting …

We’ve researched, tested, and reviewed dozens, if not hundreds of devices and have come up with the following list of what we consider the best Alexa devices. If you don’t already have an Echo smart speaker, we recommend you pick up the Amazon Echo (4th Gen) to get started. It sounds great and comes in at a reasonable starting price. Of course, if you already have an Echo and want to see what else is available, well, we’ve got you covered there too. While you’re researching these products, don’t forget to bookmark our roundup of all the best Prime Day deals on all the great Amazon devices.

Best Amazon Alexa smart speaker: Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

The original Amazon Echo that debuted in late 2014 gave us our first introduction to Alexa, and we’ve been hooked ever since. What started as a stark, black tube has evolved over three generations to a softer, gentler-looking Alexa vessel and has spawned an entire line of other Echo devices.

This “regular” Echo (4th Gen) is the best of the…

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We asked our readers if they were excited by Apple’s announcement that it will make its popular FaceTime video chat service available to Android users.
Nearly half of respondents said flat out that they didn’t care.
Almost as many were lukewarm about the announcement, while nearly a quarter of respondents said they were actually excited by the news.

On Monday, Apple kicked off its WWDC conference with a two-hour keynote presentation filled with new announcements about its latest software releases. One of the biggest pieces of news for iOS was the announcement that the company would be making its popular FaceTime video calling service available to Android and Windows users via web links. Since communicating with our iPhone-toting friends and family can sometimes be a challenge, we wanted to hear from the Android community whether or not they were excited by these developments.

Over 42% of respondents said that they were …

The best wireless earbuds enhance every screen we use, from phones to tablets to Chromebooks and laptops . Not only are they convenient, sound great, and have a pretty good battery life, but you can use them while relaxing while working or while working out! With Prime Day deals nearly here, we’re about to see some of the best discounts on the most popular wireless earbuds.

Another great thing about true wireless earbuds is that no matter what kind of device you have, be it an Android phone or iPhone, Chromebook, smartwatch or tablet, the Bluetooth connectivity means that they will work across devices.

Amazon Echo Buds (1st Gen) | $50 off at Amazon

Amazon’s Echo Buds may look a little bulky, but they’re actually quite comfortable in the ear. The earbuds feature Bose-powered Active Noise Reduction, while also allowing granular control of what outside sounds you want to let pass through. You have hands-free Alexa access, and you can invoke Siri or the Google Assistant with just a …

It’s never too late to get in shape with these great Prime Day deals on Fitbit smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart scales. These devices are perfect for helping motivate you to move more and providing the data and metrics you need to understand your holistic health picture better.

If you’re in the market for a great smartwatch, Fitbit has you covered with the new Versa 3 or the health-focused Sense, both of which are packed to the gills with tons of sensors and features. Alternatively, Fitbit also makes the most popular fitness bands around, like the Inspire 2 and Charge 4, which are perfect for those who just want good health tracking and don’t want to fuss with superfluous smart features and notifications. And don’t forget about maintaining a healthy body weight with a smart scale like the Aria line from Fitbit.

Fitbit Charge 4 | $100 at Amazon ($50 off)

The last update to the best all-around Fitbit tracker ticked nearly all of the boxes that fans wanted from previous ve…

Google Meet is one of our favorite video conferencing services for many reasons, not the least of which is that it integrates so well with all of the other great Google products like Gmail, Docs, and Slides. Since the start of the pandemic, Google has quickly added compelling new features to Meet, making it more functional and accessible for all as more continue to work or study from home. However, as user-friendly as Meet may be, there are ways to make it work smarter for you without taking your eye off the webcam — keyboard shortcuts. Here are the best Google Meet keyboard shortcuts for you to master so that you can get the most out of your next work meeting or family call.

Google Meet accessibility keyboard shortcuts

Announce who is currently speaking: Ctrl + Alt + s on ChromeOS or Windows PCs will alert you to who is currently speaking. On a Mac, replace the Alt with the ⌘ key.
Announce current information about the room: Ctrl + Alt + i will tell you information about the…

Even before Fitbit officially became a part of the Google family in 2021, Fitbit had decided that its users deserved on-wrist access to Google Assistant. With the Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches, Fitbit faithful can now choose which smart voice assistant they want to take with them, whether that’s Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. If you lean more towards the Google camp, we’ll show you how easy it is to use the Google Assistant on your Fitbit watch.

How to use Google Assistant on a Fitbit: First setup

When you get to the setup screen asking you to choose a voice assistant, tap on Google Assistant to connect your Fitbit smartwatch with your Google account.
Read the description and tap Activate Google Assistant.

Tap the blue Activate button when the app asks for permission to use your voice to track workouts.
Tap the blue Turn on button when the app asks to connect Google Assistant to calendars, reminders, and connected health services.

Once your Assistant is ready, tap Done.
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Amazon Sidewalk is an ambitious project to extend the discoverability and connectivity of smart devices through the nearly ubiquitous network of Amazon Echo smart speakers. Its goal is to help people find lost pets, lost keys, or expand the range of their security camera coverage on larger properties. Amazon can achieve this scale by siphoning off a small sliver of your internet bandwidth to share with your neighbors. Amazon has repeatedly assured customers that Sidewalk is built with privacy in mind and that protecting customer privacy and security is paramount. It claims that the network is protected with multiple layers of encryption and that no one will be able to access your browsing history or devices. Still, it’s understandable why many people are bristling at the idea of a corporation deciding to use their excess bandwidth to benefit others. If you’re not keen on the idea, I’ll show you how to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk directly from the Alexa app on your phone.

How to opt-o…

The best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases will not only keep your new smartphone protected, but they’ll keep it looking as stylish as you are. Whether you prefer a clear case, a flip case, something colorful, or something rugged, you have options with a phone as popular as the Galaxy 21. Here are some of the best Galaxy S21 cases you can buy today. The best part of all is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to keep your Galaxy S21 looking great for the long term!

Colorful and well-textured

Casology Nano Pop

Staff Pick

The Galaxy S21 is the first Android phone to get Caseology’s Nano Pop Series, and it was 110% worth the wait. The texturing on this case is grippier than Casology’s longtime favorite Parallax, and the color combos here are bold, beautiful, and absolutely pop around the camera cutout on the S21.

From $16 at Amazon $18 at Walmart

Slim grip and grit

Ringke Onyx Series

If you want to add some grip to your slippery little Samsung, Ringke’s Onyx series has t…